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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream ! It’s decadently rich, lusciously creamy, and deliciously refreshing. Better than store-bought, it’s easy to make and it's sure to be the highlight of any summer meal! Want to make vanilla ice cream to pair with it? Try my silky homemade vanilla ice cream recipe too! The Best Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe This chocolate ice cream is the absolute best you’ll ever taste! It’s a staple in our summer dessert lineup, but it’s so tasty I find myself making it all year long.  It always gets rave reviews when I serve it at parties. After o ne bite and you’ll never see store-bought ice cream the same! With a smooth, creamy base and a rich chocolate flavor, it’s delightful on its own but can also be added to sundaes, milkshakes, and all your favorite ice cream desserts.  Finish it off with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce or homemade caramel sauce for a sweet treat that will cool you off even on the hottest of days!  from Cooking Classy

A loaded Chicken Burrito Bowl r ecipe ! Skip the takeout, and make these easy burrito bowls instead! This homemade version is made with juicy seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and all the best toppings. It’s a recipe brimming with flavorful goodness that you’ll want to make on repeat! Homemade Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe This is my go-to recipe when I’m craving Chipotle but want to eat at home. Made with fluffy cilantro-lime rice, tender chicken, and all the best toppings, it’s nutritious and delicious recipe the whole family will agree on.  Plus, it’s easy to customize and great to make ahead of time for meal prep. You’ll find this chicken burrito bowl recipe is the perfect option to feed a crowd, pack for lunch, or whip up for a quick weeknight meal.  In fact, these burrito bowls are so tasty you may never go back to restaurant versions again! I’ll show you how to cook, assemble, and store them for easy meals whenever a craving hits.  from Cooking Classy

Grilled Mexican Street Corn is one of the ultimate summer side dishes! This homemade version is just as good as the elote corn you'll find from the vendors in Mexico. When served at parties and cookouts it will be the first thing to go! What is an Elote? Elotes, also known as grilled Elote Mexicano, Mexican street corn, or Mexican grilled corn, is a popular Mexican street food. “Elote” means “corn on the cob” in Spanish, and the recipe consists of corn on the cob that has been grilled and slathered with a mayo or crema sauce, topped with Cotija cheese, and dusted with chili powder. In Mexico, it is sold to locals and tourists from street carts much like pretzels or hot dogs in New York. Once you try elotes for the first time you'll be wondering "Where has this been all my life?!" It's perfectly juicy and crisp, it has a delicious balance of sweet and spicy heat, the creamy coating with a zip of lime and chili powder perfectly compliments it's mellow fla

Classic Cucumber Sandwiches ! Light, refreshing, and unbelievably easy to make, they’re a staple finger food for afternoon tea, baby showers, bridal showers, picnics, and every occasion in between!  Where Did Cucumber Sandwiches Originate?  Cucumber sandwiches are often thought of as an English tradition. So, you might be surprised to learn that they were originally created in India . From there, they spread to China, the Middle East, and Europe.  It is said that the sandwiches were created by British colonists in India who were trying to find foods that would fill their bellies and relieve them from the intense heat. The sandwiches then made their way back to England and became a staple component of Victorian-era high teas.  Today, they remain a popular recipe and are enjoyed all over the world. Quick, easy, and delicious, it’s not hard to see why they have been enjoyed for thousands of years. I’ll show you how to make them in minutes for the perfect snack, appetizer, or light

This homemade Coffee Smoothie recipe is such a delicious and refreshing way to start the day! Elevate your morning cup of joe with a tempting, nutritious smoothie that includes vitamins, nutrients, healthy fats, fiber, and a boost of caffeine. Full of sweet chocolate mocha flavor, it’s a quick breakfast you’ll find yourself making again and again.  The Best Coffee Smoothie Recipe!  Who doesn't love a quick breakfast that makes mornings easy? One that also satisfies hunger, tastes great, and contains simple ingredients you may likely already have on hand. This quick coffee banana smoothie checks all the boxes.  Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s sweetened without any refined sugars and has an irresistible rich chocolate mocha taste. Plus, with the addition of oat flour, it’s super thick and creamy and can easily be turned into a coffee smoothie bowl, too.  You can even make it with decaf coffee so that it’s suitable for those who are sensitive to caffeine. I’ll sh

Learn how to make cold brew coffee with 2 ingredients for a budget-friendly option that’s easy to create and tastes even better than your local coffee shop’s version!  What Is Cold Brew Coffee?  Cold brew coffee, sometimes shortened to just cold brew, is made by steeping ground coffee in water for hours. After steeping, the grounds are strained out, and the leftover coffee is kept chilled before serving.   Is It the Same as Iced Coffee?  Cold brew and iced coffee are often confused with each other, but they aren’t exactly the same. Cold brew is made by steeping coffee grounds at room temperature or in the fridge.  Iced coffee is made by brewing regular hot coffee and chilling it or serving it over ice.  Cold brew is more heavily concentrated, meaning it has a bolder taste and higher caffeine content.  from Cooking Classy

Although the end of the year is considered “shopping season,” July is one of the best times for online sales because of Amazon Prime Day, the summer equivalent of Black Friday! This two-day sales event kicks off July 11-12, and you’ll find amazing Prime Day kitchen deals on thousands of home products – including top cookware brands like Kitchenaid , Pyrex , Oxo , Vitamix , and more! [caption id="attachment_68066" align="alignnone" width="768"] Credit: Amazon[/caption]   There are a ton of offers to consider, but I sorted through some of the best Prime Day kitchen deals on products I own and regularly use to create my recipes. I found great summer savings on higher-cost kitchen items like stand mixers and blenders, as well as deals on useful kitchen tools like baking pans and measuring cups , and even a few fun nostalgic items too! There's also an amazing deal on the Aerogarden Indoor Herb Garden . Priced up to 70% off, it was too good t

Dreamy Lemon Blueberry Cake ! It's melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich and buttery, deliciously sweet and tangy, and it's brimming with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. It's utterly irresistible and the ultimate summer cake recipe! Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Cake This zest blueberry lemon cake is queen of cakes. It's one of our families favorite cakes and such an excellent way to use up those flavor concentrated, sweet summer blueberries. With it's abundance of citrus, it's combination of exceptional flavors and it's naturally colorful, showstopping presentation it's practically certain to set a new standard for homemade cakes. And of course it's one thousand times better than any store-bought lemon cake mix, don't just attempt to mix blueberries into one of those if you really want to impress. Everyone will be savoring each delectable bite of this infinitely delicious homemade dessert! Quick tip, I'd recommend that you plan on a

The ultimate Grilled Pizzas ! For two decades this has been my favorite way to make pizzas. With those dark grilled char marks, that crisp outer crust and soft interior, and a super fast cook time it's the best way to go without buying a pizza oven! Looking for more fun ways to make pizza for a small crowd? Also try my easy French bread pizzas or bagel pizzas . Easy Grilled Pizza Recipe I've used this method to make pizzas regularly each and every summer. It's a fun family recipe to make together, and also great for serving to friends at parties and gatherings. Everyone loves to customize and top their own to just how they like. You'll love this versatile recipe because you can use store-bought dough and sauce, or when time allows homemade of both is an excellent option. Just keep in mind with the shortcuts you can easily have these ready in under 30 minutes especially with friends or family help. They are perfectly adaptable too. You can use other sauces, cheese